Junior Copywriter

Due to exciting expansion plans, we’re looking for a Junior Copywriter to join our friendly Marketing team at Perfect Stays. This is a full-time permanent position (40 hours per week) based in our Wadebridge office.

**Salary**

£23,000 pa

**About us**

Founded in 2011, we specialise in providing spectacular holiday homes in beautiful locations across the South West. As a luxury brand, exceptional customer service is at the centre of everything we do.

Our friendly and hardworking team forms the heart of Perfect Stays. We’re committed to the personal development of all staff and offer extensive training opportunities so individuals can build a long-term career with us. We also offer various wellbeing initiatives and benefits linked to length of service.

Due to the strong demand for UK holidays and the ongoing success we’ve experienced, we’re continuing to increase our portfolio of luxury homes. We’re also growing our team to support this exciting expansion, and there are excellent opportunities for career progression at Perfect Stays.

**About the Junior Copywriter position**

We’re looking for a capable individual to join our expanding Marketing team with impeccable copywriting and digital marketing skills.

Previous writing experience is essential and a degree (or equivalent qualification) in English, Journalism or Creative Writing would be desirable. Above all else, we’re looking for someone with a passion for writing and meticulous attention to detail. A creative flair and a positive attitude are important, as well as exceptional organisational skills and the ability to take initiative.

**Main duties and responsibilities**:

- **Copywriting**_
- Produce compelling written copy for property listings, including succinct overview descriptions and detailed floorplan write-ups.
- Research and compile accurate local information on areas across Cornwall and the South West for use on our website and in guest-facing documents.
- Produce high-quality, optimised written content for our website that’s helpful to our customers and supports our search engine rankings.
- Research and write blog posts from a simple brief - this may include conducting interviews with owners, local businesses and colleagues.
- Create, proofread and edit written content for a range of cross-department projects, ensuring consistent levels of quality, style and tone.
- Contribute to the management of all social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Linkedin. This includes writing creative, original and engaging captions.
- Carry out a wide range of marketing administration tasks, including updating internal documents, responding to guest reviews and communicating with our Portfolio, Guest and Sales teams in a clear and timely manner.
- Put forward new ideas to improve marketing activities and drive results.
- **Marketing support (when required)**_
- Assist with video and photoshoots at properties across our portfolio.
- Design and edit property floorplans for use across our website.

**Ideally, we’re looking for the following skills and experience**:

- Proven writing, editing and proofreading experience with ability to create sophisticated and original content quickly.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with an excellent grasp of grammar and meticulous attention to detail.
- Experience working with style guidelines and adapting tone of voice to suit different customer types.
- Exceptional organisational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task, work quickly and adhere to deadlines.
- The ability to adapt and take initiative in a fast-paced working environment, with a proactive, ‘can do’ attitude.
- Willingness to learn and develop, as well as to contribute new ideas.
- Experience using social media platforms and e-communications in a business capacity.
- Educated to degree level with a good understanding of digital marketing fundamentals.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and the Adobe Creative Suite.
- A strong local awareness of Cornwall and the South West.
- Clean driving licence and own transport.

**What we offer**:
We offer 28 days’ holiday with increased benefits linked to position and length of service, including an enhanced annual leave scheme, an extra day off for your birthday if it falls on a working day, and paid sick leave*. You’ll be based at our spacious, modern office in Wadebridge, North Cornwall.

We love socialising and organise team drinks at the end of each month, as well as quarterly team afternoons where we experience a local activity together. We also arrange occasional team stays at some new properties that join our portfolio.

We prioritise our team’s health and happiness, and we have dedicated Wellbeing Ambassadors who support our staff and organise healthy workplace initiatives. Recent examples include weekly fruit bowls, wellbeing workshops and discounted gym membership and surfing lessons.